2 weeks ago on a Friday, I came out of an interview in the late morning.
Not wanting to head home yet, I decided to be a local tourist and walked to Chinatown. What followed was a series of 'touristy' activities that I did: Walking the streets of Chinatown; Buying postcards (for Postcrossing); Made a maiden visit to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the museum; Had lunch at the popular Chinatown Food Centre.
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Today, another Friday, I came out of another interview in the late morning. As it was still early, I decided to stay in the area. I walked out of the building and the first attraction that caught my eye was the Asian Civilisations Museum. Hence I became a local tourist once again, spending about 2.5 hours in the galleries.
Fascinated by some Islamic art when I visited The British Museum a few months ago, the Islamic art and architecture that were on display at the Special Exhibition gallery today were a little continuation. I definitely did learn something today, as with every trip to any museum.
What made it better, was that there was a Wind Chamber lunchtime concert by students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. I rarely get the chance to listen to a classical performance done entirely by Wind Instruments, and it was pretty enjoyable. I especially loved the last segment, and while listening to that piece, I can REALLY visualise cultural tribes dancing in the mountains. I looked at the programme list, and yes, the title of the piece was "Dance of the Yaos". By being able to put that very picturesque image into my mind through the power of music, I must say that both the composer (Mao Yuan) and these musicians did a very good job.
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2 separate impromptu solo 'local tours' made for pretty nice Friday noons.
I guess that sometimes when you're out alone, you just tend to make fuller use of your own senses. And that is, very satisfying.
人生是黑白的.
6:52 PM <3
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